QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL

Job Overview

QP, functions as the Administrator of the home/homes of which he/she is assigned. The House Mgr./QP oversees and enables teams, residents and families to function at the highest level of competency. Ensuring that the agency’s policies, procedures and programs are delivered appropriately is an integral part of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides management & oversight for the home**,** including managing inventory of food, supplies, household needs such as maintenance, repairs and any other necessary items to help the home run smoothly.
• Provides intake services for prospective residents and their families.
• Participates in all admission and discharge planning affecting the residents residing in the group homes in their area of responsibility.
• Develops PCP for each resident in conjunction with that resident’s treatment team.
• Evaluates goal progress and completes monthly progress notes for client record.
• Schedules and participates in team meetings as needed with treatment team members, including family and guardian, day program, job, case manager, and any other individuals involved in that resident’s treatment or that the resident wishes to be present.
• Ensures compliance with regulations governing group homes licensed under NC DHSR.
• Reports incidents as required by state guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a client rights committee.
• Functions as Qualified Professional and provides clinical oversight and supervision for all Direct Care personnel and services.
• Provides clinical supervision to ensure acquisition, retention or improvement in skills related to activities of daily living and social and adaptive skills.
• Provides clinical supervision to ensure that habilitation, training and instruction are coupled with elements of support, supervision and engaging participation to reflect the natural flow of training, practice of skills, and other activities as they occur during the course of the person’s day.
• Oversees duties of residential staff, and assures that duties are carried out in a timely and appropriate manner. Develops a supervisory plan and provides monthly supervision to each Direct Support staff and maintains documentation of supervision.
• Provides initial and annual required trainings to residential staff and assures that trainings are scheduled and given prior to expiration dates to remain compliant with state guidelines.
• Provides clinical supervision to ensure that interactions with the person are designed to achieve outcomes identified in the plan of care, as well as to ensure that the resident acquires skills necessary to compensate for or remediate mental and emotional problems as outlined in the person centered plan.
• Reviews documentation in Therap, as well as resident records and personnel records and assures accurate and thorough documentation.
• Attends and participates in monthly & quarterly meetings to include peer review, compliance updates, administrative updates, staff enrichment, and PQI/QA committee.
• Oversees administrative duties regarding payroll, personnel, financial and budgetary, and quality improvement.
• Completes monthly progress notes for each resident and makes a part of resident record.

Qualification

Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the Institution’s personnel policies.

-Must be at least 21 years of age.

-Must meet requirements for QP - be a college or university graduate with;

1. a Master’s degree in related human service field and one year of full time, post-graduate accumulated experience with the population served, or

2. a baccalaureate degree in a related human service field and have two years of full time, post-graduate accumulated experience with the population served, or

3. a baccalaureate degree in a field not related to human services and have four years of full time, post-graduate accumulated experience with the population served.

-Have at least 2 years of successful work experience in the MH/DD field which will include supervisory or administrative responsibilities.

-Meets state requirements as a Qualified Professional.

-Education, experience, skills and abilities compatible with the responsibilities outlined in this job description.

Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities in general.

• Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and child & family counseling.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, crisis intervention strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, and electronic health record
• bilitation, training and instruction are coupled with elements of support, supervision and engaging participation to reflect the natural flow of training, practice of skills, and other activities as they occur during the course of the person’s day.

Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities in general.

• Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and child & family counseling.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, crisis intervention strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Experience working directly with children and families within home-based or community settings; home & community care experience is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement, case management, and team collaboration.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with cultural competency and professionalism while adhering to confidentiality standards under HIPAA.
• Relevant certifications or licenses in social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling or related fields are preferred.

Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate care that empowers individuals and strengthens families! This paid position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly improves lives through innovative therapeutic approaches and dedicated support services.s (EHR) systems.

• Oversees duties of residential staff, and assures that duties are carried out in a timely and appropriate manner. Develops a supervisory plan and provides monthly supervision to each Direct Support staff and maintains documentation of supervision.
• Provides initial and annual required trainings to residential staff and assures that trainings are scheduled and given prior to expiration dates to remain compliant with state guidelines.
• Provides clinical supervision to ensure that interactions with the person are designed to achieve outcomes identified in the plan of care, as well as to ensure that the resident acquires skills necessary to compensate for or remediate mental and emotional problems as outlined in the person centered plan.
• Reviews documentation in Therap, as well as resident records and personnel records and assures accurate and thorough documentation.
• Attends and participates in monthly & quarterly meetings to include peer review, compliance updates, administrative updates, staff enrichment, and PQI/QA committee.
• Oversees administrative duties regarding payroll, personnel, financial and budgetary, and quality improvement.
• Completes monthly progress notes for each resident and makes a part of resident record.
• Experience working directly with children and families within home-based or community settings; home & community care experience is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement, case management, and team collaboration.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with cultural competency and professionalism while adhering to confidentiality standards under HIPAA.
• Relevant certifications or licenses in social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling or related fields are preferred.

Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate care that empowers individuals and strengthens families! This paid position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly improves lives through innovative therapeutic approaches and dedicated support services.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person